New housing developments will get a ‘default yes’ if based near train stations

Labour’s manifesto promised to build 1.5 million homes by the next election in a bid to tackle the housing crisis - (Gareth Fuller/PA)

New housing developments close to train stations will receive a "default yes" from planners as the government seeks to fulfil its commitment to build 1.5 million homes.

Housing Secretary Steve Reed is set to announce changes to planning rules, facilitating construction on land within a 15-minute walk of "well-connected" train and tram stations.